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Abstract

Attitudes towards the Euro and knowledge of its introduction.
Topics: Self-assessment on state of knowledge on the Euro; knowledge
of the introduction date and duration of the transitional phase in
which the old currency can still be used; information source behind
Euro questions; practicality of dual pricing products; memorisation of
certain prices in Euros; knowledge test on the validity of Euro notes
and coins as well as of the obligation to accept change in Euros;
knowledge test on the EU-wide validity of all Euro coins and fear of
abuse in the course of the introduction of the Euro (scale); test on
state of knowledge on the EU-wide validity of all Euro notes and coins
as well the readily existent establishment of an exchange rate in the
EU member state called an Euro country by the interviewee; assessment
of select consequences of the introduction of the Euro: Price
comparison, equal meaning of the Euro with the dollar as an
international currency, economic growth, reduction of the developmental
differences between countries in the Euro zone, job vacancies,
facilitated purchasing in other countries with the Euro currency,
elimination of exchange fees, travelling within the European Union,
price stability, personal advantages; concern about the value of the
Euro compared to the dollar. Personal and professional experience with
the Euro; knowledge of the exchange rate of the Euro with national
currency; expected changes of one’s own identity as European due to the
introduction of the Euro.
Demography: Sex; age; age when finished full time education;
professional position; party preference; region; degree of urbanisation.

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EB - Flash Eurobarometer
The Flash Eurobarometer were launched by the European Commission in the late eighties, turning out a Monthly Monitor between in 1994 and 1995. These “small scale” surveys are conducted in all EU member states at times, occasionally reducing or enlarging the scope of countries as a function of specific topics. The typical sample size is 500-1000 respondents per country and interviews are usually conducted by phone in the respective national language. The Flash Eurobarometer include series on special topics (Common Currency, EU Enlargement, Information Society, Entrepreneurship, Innovation) as well as special target group polls, particularly company managers with enterprise related topics.